South West Sydney | Independent School | Full Time | Term 1, 2027
Sure Step Training and Consultancy is partnering with a well-established, values-led independent school in South West Sydney to appoint an experienced and highly motivated Head of Teaching and Learning – Primary.
This is a significant instructional leadership opportunity for an experienced Primary leader who is passionate about improving teaching practice, developing teacher capability and driving strong student outcomes.
The role has a clear focus on teaching and learning, academic improvement, curriculum, staff development and student achievement.
The Opportunity
Working as part of the Primary leadership team, you will:
- Provide instructional and academic leadership across the Primary School
- Lead initiatives to strengthen student achievement, including literacy and numeracy outcomes
- Use student achievement data to identify priorities, learning gaps and opportunities for intervention and extension
- Lead and support high-quality curriculum planning, implementation and assessment
- Strengthen consistency and quality in teaching practice across Primary year levels
- Conduct lesson observations and provide constructive, developmental feedback to teachers
- Coach and mentor teachers to strengthen classroom practice
- Identify professional learning priorities and lead targeted staff development
- Promote evidence-informed pedagogy, differentiation and effective assessment practice
- Support teachers to use student data effectively to inform planning and instruction
- Monitor student progress and the effectiveness of intervention and extension strategies
- Lead teaching and learning meetings and facilitate the sharing of effective practice
- Support curriculum, assessment and reporting requirements, including NESA compliance
- Contribute to the effective day-to-day academic operation of the Primary School
- Build a culture of high expectations, collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
What You’ll Bring
- Appropriate qualifications in Primary Education or a related discipline
- Current NESA accreditation or eligibility
- Significant Primary teaching experience
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a Primary setting
- Strong curriculum, assessment and pedagogical knowledge
- A track record of improving teaching practice and student learning outcomes
- Confidence using student achievement data to inform improvement priorities
- Experience coaching, mentoring and developing teachers
- Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- A visible, collaborative and instructional approach to leadership
- The ability to build positive and productive professional relationships
- A genuine commitment to working within and supporting the ethos of a faith-based school
- A strong commitment to academic improvement, professional growth and continuous improvement
Particularly Advantageous
- Previous experience in Primary academic or teaching and learning leadership
- Experience leading whole-school or Primary academic improvement initiatives
- Experience in teacher coaching and professional learning
- Strong knowledge of NESA curriculum and compliance requirements
- Experience working within a faith-based or culturally diverse school community
What’s on Offer
- Full-time leadership position commencing Term 1, 2027
- A substantial role with genuine influence over teaching and learning across the Primary School
- The opportunity to lead academic improvement and develop teacher capability
- A collaborative and values-driven school environment
- Strong professional development and leadership growth opportunities
- Support for further professional learning and study
- A well-resourced environment with a strong focus on student achievement and wellbeing
- The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a growing school community
Let’s Talk
At Sure Step Training and Consultancy, we take time to understand what you want from your next leadership move and will only introduce you to schools where there is genuine alignment between your experience, values and aspirations.
If you are an experienced Primary leader, curriculum leader or teaching and learning specialist ready to take on a broader instructional leadership role, we would welcome a confidential conversation.
Apply now or contact myself at recruitment@suresteptc.com for a confidential discussion.
All applications and enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
